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The Truth About Recycling: 7 questions with the Recology Head of Sustainability
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […]
Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy
Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023.
Avoid Recycling Contamination
Recycle Right! Our Waste Zero Teams perform regular audits of incoming recyclable material at our McMinnville and Astoria Transfer Stations. We’ve compiled a list of the five most common contaminants. Questions about what goes where? Visit WhatBin.com! Top 5 Recycling Contaminants: Plastic Wrap – Plastic that doesn’t hold its shape (frozen food packaging, chip […]
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Artist in Residence
Recology Western Oregon (RWO) and Astoria Visual Arts (AVA) are pleased to announce the fourth round of the Coastal Oregon Artist Residency Program.
Weather FAQs
Summer heat is upon us! For Heat Advisory days, Recology may collect your carts as early as 5 AM. Please make sure your carts are out the night before or by 5 AM.
Recovery Zone
Recology Western Oregon's Recovery Zone accepts recyclables, bulky items, and a variety of other household materials. Check out our rates and disposal hours.